Waxing Tips Tanners Lane

Waxing – 3 top questions answered at Tanners Lane

Having a salon you can trust needs to be at the forefront of your mind, particularly with sensitive areas and hair removal. We’re often asked the same questions by our clients, and so we thought we’d pick the top three to answer in our beauty blog this week!

How often should I wait between waxes?

With the summer approaching, it can be difficult to know how long to wait – especially if you’re always heading for the beach!

To prepare for the summer, it’s important to start early to get your hair on a waxing cycle, you can then keep this up all year. This way, the length of time between waxing treatments will increase – as the more you wax, the weaker your hair follicle becomes, making it easier to remove the hair. So, if you’ve stopped waxing in the winter, you reverse all of that hard work (and pain!) that you’d previously achieved, as the hair follicle strengthens again.

If you’re new to the world of waxing, ask your beautician about having a ‘touch up’ between waxes, which will help transition your hair growth from shaving to waxing. This will put your hair into a waxing cycle and you’ll see better results too.

What can I do to make the hair come out better?

Keeping your skin hydrated and healthy is key. If you have dry skin in the area you want your wax, it’s more likely to break the hair off before the root. The way to achieve this is simple – plenty of water, and a decent moisturiser! Keep up a moisturising schedule several days before your wax to ensure your skin is in tip top condition.

How do I avoid post-wax irritation?

Irritated skin is an annoying result of getting that hair-free finish. But with a few little tips, you can reduce any inflammation. To soothe irritated skin, use a cold compress, just to calm down inflamed areas and close the pores. Next use a soothing moisturiser, and apply it generously. If you’d paid attention to our second question answered, you should already have a decent moisturiser to hand!

Our final piece of advice would be to be wear loose clothing on the day of your treatment to avoid it rubbing on sensitive areas. This means maybe it’s worth having your wax done the day before your night out – avoiding the risk of chafing as you’re dancing the night away!

If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. And book online today to get your hair in its waxing cycle in time for the summer.

tanners lane nails

The Benefits of Gel Polish

With so many different kinds of nail treatments, it can be hard to decide which one to opt for. At Tanners Lane our beauticians are trained in Gel nails and work hard to give you the shape and colour you’re after. If you’re not sure what colour to choose, check out our ‘Choosing the Perfect Nail Colour This Spring’ blog.

With regards to recent questions asked by a few clients in relation to the risk of the UV light used to harden the gel polish, we thought we would put our client’s minds at rest and provide them with the following information:

The Daily Mail reached out to a spokeswoman from Creative Nail Designs (CND), the company behind Shellac, a gel polish brand, and the company noted, “UV light exposure from a gel manicure lamp is no more dangerous than sitting under strip lighting (florescent lighting).”

What are the many benefits of gel nail polish?

  1. It can last for up to 3 to 4 weeks without chipping, peeling or fading. No dents or scratches, and its chip free!
  1. It dries quickly under UV light so there’s no need to worry about smudging on the way home.
  2. It can be used to extend the length of your nails if you use tips underneath. This is a great and natural way to strengthen your own nail and to therefore encourage your nails to grow.
  3. It has an odourless application, as opposed to acrylic nails that can be a little potent when applying.
  4. They are easy to remove.

So, what are you waiting for? Book today or get in touch!

 

HD Brows Tanners Lane

To HD brow or not to HD brow… that is the question…

Maybe you’re fair-haired, maybe your brows are a little scraggly, or maybe you just don’t feel right if your eyebrows haven’t been given the correct attention? Whatever the reason, our HD brow service, consisting of an eyebrow tint and wax, is just £12!

Our trained beauticians know all things ‘brow’ – whether that’s getting the shape to work with your eyes, hair line and face shape, or ensuring they aren’t too dark – or too light for that matter!

Why are HD brows so popular?

Our eyes are in the centre of the face, and our eyebrows frame them, this makes them a huge focal point and they’re perfect for expressing yourself! What about the rules of attraction? Well, research has shown that if someone thinks you’re attractive they’ll do what’s known as an ‘eyebrow flash’ – meaning they’ll raise their eyebrows for just a split second. It opens the face and it’s a completely subconscious response to sexual attraction.

So the reasons for HD brows are twofold

  • Firstly, they open up your face, frame your eyes and allow you to communicate without words.
  • Secondly, they can cue sexual attraction!

The eyebrow flash is a social signal known among friends and family too – it signals wanting to come over and have a chat, or perhaps recognition- ‘I see you, hi!’

Eyebrows are more important than you think

With this said, it just goes to show the significance those two measly eyebrows have on your face. So it’s about time you care about them a little more and get a professional at Tanners Lane to shape them and tint them ready for when you next take them out!

For more information – and to maybe get your eyelashes up to scratch to – get in touch and book your appointment online today.

Nail Colour For Spring at Tanners Lane

Choosing the Perfect Nail Colour This Spring

With daffodils blooming, warmer sunshine and longer evenings, the spring is definitely on its way. So, it’s time to put away your dark, heavy winter clothes, and find your spring wardrobe, and this means painting your nails to match!

So what nail colours are hot for this spring?

Knowing which shade to choose when you’re faced with a rainbow of choices at your salon can be bit of a dilemma. How can you be sure that your shade of choice will match your mood, wardrobe and busy schedule – not to mention the changing season?

Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you. We have researched what’s hot this season, and what will suit you and your lifestyle, perfect.

Pretty pastels at Tanners Lane

This season we’re looking at dusty pastel blues – well actually any pastel version of your favourite shade will work well!

Milky pastels are fantastic because they go with anything and everything; they’re bright enough to get your noticed, but subtle to blend from daywear to evening wear flawlessly – what more could you want?

To list but a few: sage greens, pastel pinks, lilacs, lavender-greys, taupe and even periwinkle are perfect this spring. Venture past your usual Barbie pinks or luscious reds that you’ve been wearing this winter, and head for something subtle, pretty and perfect for this spring.

Warmer nail colours to match the warmer weather

We also love the mauve and plum shades, for if the pastels aren’t your thing, then these warmer shades will match the warmer weather beautifully, without being too light, or too dark.

A warm, rich brown makes a chic alternative. A toasted terracotta brown is also popular this season, and looks particularly stunning when matched with pretty coloured spring separates.

Bringing in toasty tanned shades reflect beautifully onto your skin, giving the illusion of a healthier glow – perfect for when you’re starting to bare a little more skin.

So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today, or book in online and change your nail polish to match the season.

Instantly Ageless

Instantly Ageless™ is a powerful anti-wrinkle micro cream that works quickly and effectively to diminish the visible signs of aging. The revolutionary ingredient is argireline: a peptide that works like botox—without the needles.

A perfect day starts with perfect skin. Meticulously developed, our formula is lightweight and contains a skin-conditioning complex of minerals that evens skin tone. Instantly Ageless™ immediately dissolves into the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It’s specifically designed to target areas which have lost elasticity—revealing visibly toned, lifted skin. Users have seen dramatic results in seconds.

A compact, yet powerful alternative to fortify skin affected by free radicals and environmental damage, Instantly Ageless™ is at the forefront of anti-aging technology.

BENEFITS

  • Visibly diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Erases the appearance of dark circles and puffiness under the eyes
  • Minimizes the appearance of pores
  • Helps to even skin texture
  • Mattes skin for a flawless finish
  • Restores skin to optimum appearance

Please watch this demonstration video of Instantly Ageless™  in action:

tanning when pregnant

CAN I TAN WHILE I AM PREGNANT?

Every pregnancy is different, and therefore consulting your GP is the best place to start when it comes to indoor tanning during pregnancy.  At this time there are no studies on the effects of using sunbeds during pregnancy, but because the UV light used in sunbeds does not reach the child, your baby is not at risk.  However, during the first trimester your doctor will most likely advise you not to do anything that will raise your body’s temperature, so it may be best to avoid indoor tanning during this period.  It is also important to consider that that your skin during pregnancy is more sensitive to burning, and therefore the use of sunbeds should be more carefully monitored.

Indoor tanning lotions

Why should I only buy indoor tanning lotions from my salon

Unauthorized outlets like discount websites, local flea markets or non-tanning outlets run the risk of provided you with a product you cannot trust.  Therefore these wouldn’t necessarily have the ingredients previously discussed to ensure that your tan lasts as long as possible and wouldn’t have the same moisturising qualities necessary for keeping skin in perfect condition to ensure an even and glowing tan.  Please ask a member of our team for more information about the tanning lotions we use here at Tanners Lane, and we’ll be happy to advise you on what would suit you best.

Do tanning accelerators / intensifiers really work?

Quite simply, Yes! These lotions help you tan faster, moisturise and many help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By supplying your skin with much needed vitamins, minerals, amino acids and moisture, these lotions can help you tan up to 67% better than using no lotion at all.

Mother nature has a way of taking care of us in many aspects of our life and tanning is just another of mother nature’s wonders. When we are born, our skin has a reflective quality to reduce the amount of UV penetration and this reflects more  than half the normal sunlight.

Although we recognise it as a “look good” advantage, a tan is our body’s natural protection from the sun.  Tanning accelerators break this barrier down so you get nearly 100% of the sunlight going deep into the skin for a longer lasting, better looking tan. Lotion also speeds up the production of the Melanin.

Melanin is the chemical compound that holds the tan. It travels from deep in the skin to the surface faster and that’s what turns into a nice golden brown suntan.  When tanning indoor or out, moisture is lost from the skin. Use a good daily moisturiser after tanning, showers or exercise to keep a health glowing skin tone.

Choose good quality  tanning accelerators , don’t scrimp on moisturiser, get the best quality product that you can afford. Exposure to UVA can cause skin to dry up. A high quality tanning accelerators can help prevent and reduce these effects aswell as extending the colour of your tan.

Cosmetic Clinic

Tanners Lane will be running a cosmetic Clinic offering treatments such as Botox, Fillers and Derma Rollers on Thursday 4th December from 4pm by Harley Street Medically trained nurse prescriber.

My name is LOUISE HAWKINGS-BYASS I have worked in medical aesthetics since 2006, having qualified as a registered nurse in 1986 and had a long career in cardiac nursing in London.I have worked with Botulinum Toxin (Botox,Azzalure,Xeomin) for 17 years in medical conditions, my experience and knowledge is of a very high level.In 2006 I was trained in Harley Street London by well respected plastic and facial surgeons in injectable wrinkle treatments and over the last 7 years I have developed my own practice in non surgical injection treatments for facial correction and rejuvenation.

Deep tissue massage

Deep tissue massage is primarily used as a morality to reduce chronic (long term) aches, pains and tightness in areas such as the neck, shoulders, and legs and lower back. Deep tissue massage is a form of therapeutic massage that aims on manipulating deeper layers of connective and muscular tissues.

Deep Tissue Massage strokes are applied using direct pressure with knuckles, forearms, fingers, and elbows for penetration of the tissues deeper in. Friction applied across the grain of the muscles breaks the tension points and knots down.

Deep tissue massage works by breaking down adhesion’s (knots or areas of rigid tissue) by using deep pressure to restore normal range of motion and relieve pain. Adhesion’s potentially cause pain, limited motion and inflammation by blocking circulation.

Deep tissue massage is commonly used to treat:

  • Limited movement
  • Stress relief
  • Release tension reducing headaches
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Postural problems
  • Post-event (after marathons, sporting events)
  • Long term aches
  • Lower back pain
  • Muscle tension and spasms
  • After a gym session

Deep tissue massage can be combined with sports massage to improve rate of recovery and normal function as part of a rehabilitation programme.

We use Deep tissue massage to ease stress, reduce muscle spasms, discomfort and pain by manipulating the soft tissue. This also releases toxins from the muscles, allowing the blood andbeauty salon oxygen to flow properly. With increased blood flow we also speed recovery as oxygen delivery is increased to the muscles and targeted areas of pain.

You may feel soreness after the massage, but this will ease the following day and you will be left feeling relaxed and a lot more mobile!

  • ABOUT TANNERS LANE

    Tanners Lane was designed to offer a clean, luxury environment for our clients to relax and have that well deserved “me” time and enjoy the many treatments we offer. We pride ourselves on clients coming to us as a guest and leaving as a friend.

    We work as a family and like our clients to feel part of that when they visit our salon.